Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 478

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 28961698 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 36 of 91 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 185,400 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 171,400 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Ball Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13062.478G36.16S3347.1615M263.O6029.L2375.21J372 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
558.20 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
215.65 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.366% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
44 (1.47%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.65% Analyzing 1,569 Sales Question Mark

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


OntarioLantern 13 · January 10, 2024

Serial Number 28961858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2022

Serial Number 28961902 was reported as accurate.

jeromeschley 60 · November 29, 2021

Serial Number 28961392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2021

Serial Number 28961392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2021

Serial Number 28961185 was reported as accurate.

jwardo 26 · April 29, 2021

Serial Number 28963495 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2019

Serial Number 28962616 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2019

Serial Number 28963941 was reported as accurate.

Walter 63 · July 4, 2019

Serial Number 28963908 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2019

Serial Number 28963622 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2019

Serial Number 28963918 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 29, 2018

Serial Number 28961485 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2018

Serial Number 28961206 was reported as accurate.

phantacc Supporter 66 · March 22, 2018

Serial Number 28961041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2017

Serial Number 28962676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2017

Serial Number 28961045 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2017

Serial Number 28962818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2016

Serial Number 28963651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2016

Serial Number 28963493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2016

Serial Number 28961920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2016

Serial Number 28961880 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2015

Serial Number 28961592 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2015

Serial Number 28963706 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 16, 2015

Serial Number 28963026 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2015

Serial Number 28963796 was reported as accurate.

sschnur 6 · February 12, 2015

Serial Number 28961698 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2015

Serial Number 28961020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2014

Serial Number 28961183 was reported as accurate.

jakester1042 93 · September 7, 2014

Serial Number 28962875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2014

Serial Number 28963026 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2013

Serial Number 28961314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2013

Serial Number 28963651 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 18, 2013

Serial Number 28961014 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2012

Serial Number 28961046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2012

Serial Number 28963994 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch